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TV TangentsTV QUICKIE: Sophia Loren's Unusual WeddingJoin us as we learn about Sophia Loren's unusual marriage, annulment, and re-marriage.
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2025-02-0410 minTV TangentsTV QUICKIE: Richard Belzer vs Hulk HoganJoin us as Rebecca informs Natalie about the time Richard Belzer was knocked out cold by wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan.
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2025-01-2110 minTV TangentsTV QUICKIE: Fran Drescher's Alien AbductionWe discuss The Nanny star Fran Drescher's claim that she was abducted by aliens as a child.
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2025-01-0712 minTV TangentsMOVIE TANGENT: That Thing You DoJoin us as we discuss the 1996 Tom Hanks musical dramedy That Thing You Do. The film stars Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Johnathon Schaech, Ethan Embry, Charlize Theron and more.
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2024-12-3134 minTV TangentsV: The Miniseries & V: The Final Battle
V was a hit miniseries with the shortest show name on record. It's a sci-fi cult classic and a clever social commentary. Join us as we recap the 1983 miniseries and subsequent sequel V: The Final Battle.
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2024-08-1355 minTV TangentsAlf - Alien Life Form
This week we explore a prime-time family sitcom whose main character was from another world- literally. It's not Mork from Ork. We're talking about Gordon Shumway, better known to his Earth friends as Alf.
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2024-07-3051 minTV TangentsTVT RERUN: The Dick Van Dyke Show
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Settle in on the Davenport with us while we discuss the most handsome TV dad in black and white Dick Van Dyke. This 1960s sitcom also starred Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, and Morey Amsterdam.
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This episode was originally published on June 11, 2019. Some information such as websites or offers may be obsolete.
Rebecca takes Natalie down the rabbit hole of her favorite eighties detective show Simon and Simon. Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker star as two brothers as different as night and day. It's a gratuitous romp into sexy 1980s San Diego crime and mystery.
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To leav...2024-06-2545 minTV TangentsDallas Season 14
Can you believe we're at the last season of the primetime soap Dallas? We've recapped every season since the beginning and we're going to miss the Ewings so much!
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Things get slightly out of hand this week as we return to Who's the Boss? starring Judith Light, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond.
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2024-02-2057 minTV TangentsWho's the Boss? Part 1
This week your hosts get a little overly excited about one of the hottest sitcoms of the 80s. We discuss Who's the Boss? starring Judith Light, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond.
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2024-02-1439 minTV TangentsDallas Season 13
We're finally recapping season 13 of the primetime soap Dallas. You can find seasons 1-12 in our podcast feed.
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2023-11-2849 minTV TangentsNewhart Part 2
Newhart was a beloved sitcom that ran on CBS from 1982 to 1990. Join us as we discuss the cast and the iconic final episode.
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2023-11-2143 minTV TangentsNewhart Part 1
Newhart was a beloved sitcom that ran on CBS from 1982 to 1990. Join us as we discuss our favorite episodes and the incredible cast of characters.
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2023-11-1434 minTV TangentsLiving Single part 3
We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and we're still talking about it for a final week.
This week we discuss guest stars as well as our favorite episodes and moments. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS! But seriously. It's 30 years later, so you can't get mad.
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We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and we have big feelings about it. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS! But seriously. It's 30 years later, so you can't get mad.
This week we talk about the cast including Queen Latifah, Kim Fields, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, TC Carson, John Henton, and others.
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We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and can't stop talking about it. How did we miss this show the first time around? In this first of three episodes, we talk about the characters, the romantic relationships, and the origin of the show.
Living Single stars Queen Latifah, Kim Fields, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, TC Carson, and John Henton.
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To lea...2023-09-0529 minTV TangentsColumbo
You asked for Columbo and we brought you Columbo. This week we're discussing the 1970s detective series starring Peter Falk and his beloved Peugeot 403. We even brought on a special guest to tell us why Columbo is trending with Gen Z.
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Airplane! was an instant classic when it was released by Paramount in 1980. Zero Hour!, a 1957 remake of a Canadian air disaster drama was not. Join us as we compare the two.
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2023-07-1151 minTV TangentsS7: The One Where We Introduce Ourselves
It's been a minute (five years) since we introduced ourselves and why we do this podcast, so we're doing that again.
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2023-04-2037 minTV TangentsS7: Dallas Season 12Your TV Tangents hosts recap season 12 of the prime-time soap Dallas. Lucy is back, JR has a new young problem on his hands, and SueEllen prepares the ultimate revenge.
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To leave a voice message call us at (531) 600-8024...2023-04-041h 24TV TangentsS7: Turn-On: The Shortest Show in HistoryThe makers of Laugh In tried to push the envelope once again with the 1969 sketch comedy Turn-On. Unfortunately, even Tim Conway couldn't save this show from being sacked mid-stream.
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2023-03-0728 minTV TangentsS7: Deep Thoughts by Jack HandeyIs Jack Handey a real person?
On this week's episode we discuss the origin of these Deep Thoughts long before they appeared on Saturday Night Live. And like so many things it brings us back to the Monkees.
TADPOLES! TADPOLES IS A WINNER!!
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If you'd like to support the show you can make a donation at buymeacoffee.com...2023-01-3134 minTV TangentsS7: Murder She WroteThis week we're discussing everyone's favorite novelist/amateur sleuth played by Dame Angela Lansbury. Murder She Wrote is a show of a thousand guest stars and we're here for it.
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2022-09-271h 13TV TangentsTVT RERUN: Press Your Luck Scandal of 1984THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 9, 2019. SOME PROMOS MAY BE OBSOLETE.
We're taking a look back at the cheating scandal that rocked the game show world in 1984. But first, we have to tell you our fateful dill pickle popcorn story.
WARNING: If you suffer from misophonia, don't listen for the first four minutes or so.
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2022-07-0539 minTV TangentsS6: Family Ties part 1It's peak 80s around here as we tackle the ultimate nuclear family sitcom, Family Ties. Rebecca is going to gush over this show for two whole episodes while Natalie gives her first impression.
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2022-06-2833 minTV TangentsS6: The Golden PalaceYou've seen The Golden Girls, but did you stick around for The Golden Palace?
This week we dive into this short-lived spinoff that's actually the final season of one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Before Don Cheadle was a big movie star he starred as the hotel manager beside Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, and Cheech Marin.
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Come fin...2022-06-2133 minTV TangentsS6: Frasier part 2We're back to talking about Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer.
This week's topics included Daphne and Niles' relationship and Daphne's "weight problem."
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2022-06-1433 minTV TangentsS6: Frasier part 1Hello, Seattle! And everybody else.
Join us as we hop into a two-parter on the highbrow sitcom Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer.
This week we discuss the history of the show, the theme song, and give our opinions on Frasier's impossible highrise apartment.
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Are you ready for some old-timey crazy? This week we discover the true inspiration for the classic Warner Brothers cartoon One Froggy Evening. You're going to want to hear this because it is bananas.
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We're discussing the classic 1990 romcom Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
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2022-04-1938 minTV TangentsTVT RERUN: The Creepiest Diff’rent Strokes Episode EverTHIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018
Rebecca and Natalie unwillingly delve into possibly the cringeworthiest episode of any sitcom ever: Diff'rent Strokes; the Hitchhikers.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is about kidnapping and contains very brief references to false imprisonment and attempted assault.
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2022-04-0533 minTV TangentsS6: Wings part 2It's the final descent in our two-parter on 80s/90s sitcom Wings. We talk about the cast and guest stars and close up last week's cliffhanger.
This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.
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This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.
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...2022-02-1535 minTV TangentsS6: That GirlDiamonds, Daisies, Snowflakes,
That Girl
Chestnuts, Rainbows, Springtime...
Is That Girl
She's tinsel on a tree...
She's everything an every-girl should be!
Thanks to the listeners who requested That Girl starring Marlo Thomas. We had so much fun watching it!
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Come fi...2022-02-0835 minTV TangentsS6: Dallas Season 10We're finally back with our recap of Dallas season 10!
We have so many questions regarding the whole dream season. Like, which couples are still together? Is Katherine really dead? To fill in the gaps we start with a quick recap of season 8. If you're confused about the whole thing, we're here to help.
This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.
For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the...2022-02-011h 04TV TangentsLarry Hankin (Friends, Billy Madison) Interview
Recently our friends at CF3 Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing actor Larry Hankin, aka Mr. Heckles. The guys were kind enough to ask one question for TV Tangents. This discussion refers to episodes of Star Trek Voyager in which Larry plays a pool hustler named Gaunt Gary in the episodes "The Cloud," "Jetrel," and "Twisted."
You can watch the full interview with Larry Hankin on the CF3 Podcast on the Project Nerd Network.
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2021-08-2427 minTV TangentsS5: The Wonder Years part 3This week we're discussing Generation X's favorite show about Boomers. Join us for the third of three episodes about The Wonder Years starring Fred Savage and Danica McKeller. Mostly we're focusing on the show's end SO THERE ARE A LOT OF SPOILERS!
And we play some 80s and 90s trivia.
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2021-08-1028 minTV TangentsS5: The Wonder Years part 2This week we're discussing Generation X's favorite show about Boomers. Join us for the second of three episodes about The Wonder Years starring Fred Savage and Danica McKeller. We're talking about the cast and all the ways Kevin is a jerk.
We also read some listener mail.
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2021-08-0334 minTV TangentsBonus: A Little Patreon TeaserHere's a quick teaser of our latest Patreon episode all about the time we found ourselves surrounded by "vampires."
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2021-07-2730 minTV TangentsS5: Dallas Season 9We're recapping the most bizarro season of Dallas ever. EVER! It's a season without Bobby and Lucy. Miss Ellie is back to her old self. New characters are coming out of the wood paneling.
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2021-07-2757 minTV TangentsS5: The Friends ReunionWELCOME TO SEASON 5
Yes! We watched the Friends Reunion! And we're talking about it this week. THERE ARE SPOILERS IN HERE!
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2021-06-2940 minTV TangentsS4: Kid90Kid90 is a documentary film directed and produced by Soleil Moon Frye of Punky Brewster. We watched it on Hulu and now we want to tell you about it. This was a way different documentary than we were expecting.
WARNING: This episode gets pretty heavy.
Also, we get out our 80s and 90s trivia and play a round.
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So, we're talking about Coach starring Craig T. Nelson but Rebecca doesn't understand half of this sports stuff. It's infuriating to Natalie, but that's okay because we're still having fun.
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2021-04-2752 minTV TangentsS4: The JetsonsThis week we're whizzing back to 1962 for this listener-requested episode. When you think of futuristic ideas do you think of the Jetsons? We do
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2021-04-1333 minTV TangentsS4: The Mary Tyler Moore Show Part 3We promise this is the last time we'll talk about The Mary Tyler Moore Show (for a while). But our appreciation wouldn't be complete without talking about the cast: Mary Tyler Moore, Gavin MacLeod, Ed Asner, Ted Knight, Valerie Harper, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, and more!
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2021-04-0640 minTV TangentsS4: The Mary Tyler Moore Show Part 2We're back for our second week of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. This time we drop ourselves into 1977 to experience the final episode with a bottle of scotch.
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2021-03-3027 minTV TangentsS4: The Mary Tyler Moore Show Part 1We're excited to bring you The Mary Tyler Moore Show this week. We loved this show so much we couldn't stop talking about it.
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2021-03-2329 minTV TangentsS4: Freaks and GeeksThis week we're discussing possibly the last ever TV series of the 20th century.
Rebecca got Natalie to watch Freaks and Geeks for the first time and she loved it! Now we're both equally mad that it ended.
WARNING: There are some spoilers in this episode.
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Sources: NME.c...2021-02-2343 minTV TangentsS4: Retro-themed AirbnbIn this episode, we first say farewell to Dustin Diamond, Hal Holbrook, and Cloris Leachman.
Then we take a look at some retro-themed Airbnb rentals in the Dallas area including the Saved by the Bell-themed Slater. Check out their Instagram @theslaterdallastx, @thetopangaairbnb, @themcflydallastx and more. TV Tangents is in no way affiliated with these rentals or Airbnb.
We also play some 80s and 90s trivia.
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2021-02-1616 minTV TangentsS4: Designing Women Part 2This week we travel back to 1986 to talk about our new best friends on Designing Women. Seriously, we can't get enough of this show. And we bring you more 80s and 90s trivia.
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2021-02-0933 minTV TangentsS4: Designing Women Part 1It's all about shoulder pads and big hair this week as we talk about the iconic feminist sitcom Designing Women. In Part 1 we talk all about the cast including Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart, Delta Burke, Meshach Taylor, and the rest.
We also do a quick round of 80s and 90s TV trivia so you'll want to stick around for that.
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...2021-02-0238 minTV TangentsPatreon Trailer: Middle School DiaryWe invite all our listeners to support our show by signing up for our exclusive feed at Patreon.com/tvtangents. Here's a little preview of this week's latest Patrons-only episode in which Rebecca reads her actual middle school diary from the mid-eighties. It gets awkward, y'all. So awkward.
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2021-01-2607 minTV TangentsS4: North and SouthThis week we tackle the 1980s miniseries North & South parts 1 and 2 starring Patrick Swayze, James Read, Leslie-Anne Down, Kirstie Alley, and just about everybody else in the 80s celebrity realm.
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2021-01-1946 minTV TangentsA Very Brady ChristmasRemember a long time ago when Natalie told us about the end of A Very Brady Christmas where they sing Mike Brady out of danger? Well, it happened and we're talking about it. All the Brady kids are home for Christmas and they all have secrets.
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Santa Clause Is Coming to Town: A young Santa has to fight Nazis or something.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: A young reindeer is made fun of for being different.
The Year Without a Santa Clause: Some guy with no pants sings from Hell.
Frosty the Snowman: A snowman lures some children away from home and then gets murdered.
If you want to @ us for ruining your favorite Christmas specials that's fine.
2020-12-1529 minTV TangentsPerfect Strangers Part 2We're back for a second week to talk about Perfect Strangers starring Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker.
Today on the show we referenced the Myposian Dictionary which you can find at perfectstrangers.tv/dictionary.htm.
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Sign...2020-11-2430 minTV TangentsDallas Season 8Welcome to our recap of the nailbiting and star-studded eighth season of Dallas. We may have had a little too much red wine and get a tad emotional at the end, but it's totally worth it.
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Sign up h...2020-11-101h 17TV TangentsMovie Tangent: The Parent Trap (1961)If you're looking for a discussion of the Lindsay Lohan film The Parent Trap, THIS IS NOT IT!
We are, however, talking about the 1961 film starring Hayley Mills. And we can't get over the main premise of this movie.
Who didn't wish they had a long lost twin out there somewhere?
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2020-09-2232 minTV TangentsCheers part 2: The Rebecca and Woody YearsWelcome to Season 4 of TV Tangents!
We're starting things off with a second look at the iconic 80s sitcom Cheers. This time we're tackling seasons 6 to 11. Diane is out and Rebecca is in. We beg the question, Do you really want to go where everybody's the same. And we play "Boink, Marry, Kill" with some beloved Cheers characters. So pull up a stool and settle in.
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...2020-09-1540 minTV TangentsTVT Extra: RIP Regis Philbin and Olivia De HavillandWe're on a short break between seasons 3 & 4 but we had a few more things to say.
2020-08-2504 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Magnum P.I.In today's episode, we discuss the most famous mustache and short-shorts combo on 80s TV. We're talking about Tom Selleck as Magnum P.I. and you don't want to miss it.
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2020-08-1158 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: M*A*S*H Part 2It's the second week of our coverage of the 1970s Korean War sitcom M*A*S*H. We continue to swoon over Trapper, cheers with our Grape Nehi, and go off on many tangents.
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Sign up here...2020-08-0456 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: M*A*S*H Part 1You asked for it and we're doing it. We're talking about Hawkeye and Radar and the 4077th in the first of two M*A*S*H episodes. Who's our favorite character? What's the saddest moment of the show? Which characters are we going to miss the most? Listen for all the answers.
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You can su...2020-07-2848 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: The Beverly HillbilliesCome and listen to my story about a man named Jed
A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed,
And then one day he was shootin' at some food,
And up through the ground come a bubblin crude.
This week we're tackling one of the most beloved TV series of the 1960s. We ponder how long it would take to assimilate to the Beverly Hills lifestyle and prove that we know nothing about how banks work.
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We're sure you won't be surprised that we found about a half dozen links to The Monkees.
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2020-07-1443 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: The Joy of Painting with Bob RossWe bring you a very special ASMR episode about The Joy of Painting starring Bob Ross. But don't worry. We only make it five minutes with the ASMR and then we're back to our old hijinks.
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2020-06-3037 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Twin PeaksWe're discussing the beloved cult classic horror mystery television series Twin Peaks. Die-hard Twin Peaks fans can send angry and "well actually" emails to tvtangents@gmail.com
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2020-06-1657 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Cheers- The Sam and Diane YearsThat's right. We're discussing just the first 5 seasons of the iconic series Cheers. But don't worry, we'll be back soon with the rest of the series.
Also, Natalie and Rebecca get into an argument mid-show, so that's fun.
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2020-06-021h 01TV TangentsTVT: S3: Twilight Zone- Our Faves Part 1This week we're bringing you just four of our most memorable Twilight Zone episodes from the original series.
Death's Head Revisited
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
Nightmare At 20,000 Feet
The Masks
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2020-05-2639 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Dallas Season 7We're back with another season of the iconic primetime soap Dallas. This one starts out with a fire at Southfork and Lucy can't catch a break. Also, don't miss Natalie and Rebecca's point/counterpoint regarding 80s hair trends.
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2020-05-191h 23TV TangentsMovie Tangent: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarThat's right. We're doing a movie again. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is one of our very favorite movies which just happened to be filmed in our home state.
THERE ARE MANY SPOILERS! Sorry. Not sorry.
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2020-05-131h 05TV TangentsTVT: S3: The HoneymoonersJoin us as we discuss the classic sitcom The Honeymooners.
You can find the blacklist podcast episodes we talked about on Advanced TV Herstory on tvherstory.com.
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2020-05-0543 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: My Living DollWe're podcasting from quarantine which means we don't get to be in the studio together. Please forgive the slightly diminished audio quality of this week's episode.
We're excited to bring you the obscure 1960s sitcom My Living Doll starring Bob Cummings and Julie Newmar. Plus we go on a tangent about panty hose. and dream up another reboot starring us. We'll also be reading some listener mail.
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NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED SEVERAL WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
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2020-04-2140 minTV TangentsMovie Tangent: Dirty DancingIt's our first ever Movie Tangent!
Tune in for our take on the classic 80s dance flick Dirty Dancing. We'll give you some movie trivia and we plan our Dirty Dancing vacation.
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Sig...2020-04-0739 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Full House Part 2That's right, we're back with a second episode on Rebecca's favorite sitcom Full House! This week we discuss big changes in season 2. We also take a sing down memory lane with 80s heartthrobs and their faltering music careers. This is so much fun, you guys!
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Sign up her...2020-03-2435 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: I Love LucyWe're feeling dauncy this week as we tackle one of the most loved sitcoms of all time, I Love Lucy. Maybe you can help us solve the mystery of the beds. Take a listen and tell us what you think in our private Facebook group.
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S...2020-03-1033 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Dallas Season 6Natalie and Rebecca are finally in season 6 of the classic primetime drama Dallas. This is the punchiest season of Dallas so far. We analyze Miss Ellie's wardrobe and get fired up about a weird love quadrangle. This season ends on an intense cliffhanger, so be sure to listen to the end.
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2020-02-2544 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Mad About You Part 1We had so much to say about Mad About You we had to make it into two episodes. Find out which episode is Rebecca's favorite episode of any sitcom ever. And of course, we go on a tangent about the movie Twister.
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2020-02-1843 minTV TangentsTVT: S3: Valentine's DayThis week we're looking back at our favorite TV couples of the 20th century. We discuss shows like The Wonder Years, Days of Our Lives, Moonlighting, Mad About You, The Addams Family, Roseanne, and more.
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2020-02-1123 minTV TangentsTVT Archive: Christmas 2018 ReplayBecause we're on a break and we miss you all so much, we're replaying last year's Christmas episode. We hope you enjoy it. If not, we'll be back soon with something new. Happy Holidays, everyone!
2019-12-2531 minTV TangentsTVT: S2: Drunken Season 2 FinaleIt's the last show of the year and we've had too much wine! We tangent on about our TV Christmas memories and favorite Christmas movies. Won't you join us?
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2019-11-2616 minTV TangentsTVT: S2: 90s TV TangentNatalie's got a theory about why the 90s rocked. We're also going to tell you how we became soul mates. This episode is rando, but it's still TV-related. We promise.
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2019-11-1921 minTV TangentsTVT: S2: Unsolved MysteriesThis week we tackle some primetime true crime when we look at Unsolved Mysteries. We learn that everyone is a murderer and aliens and ghosts are everywhere.
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